Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape, the health of an institution is more critical than ever. A healthy organization is one that fosters a positive work environment, achieves its goals, and continuously improves. A healthy organization also has a profound impact on students, faculty, and staff by providing a more supportive learning environment, attracting and retaining top talent, and ultimately achieving its mission.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Figuring out how to pay for college without going into debt can feel daunting for a ton of students and families (wed guess including you, since youre here). Part of the answer for Florida students can potentially be Floridas Bright Futures Scholarship Programa way for you to get help paying for college, thanks to funding from the state. The program offers several scholarships with different amounts of money and requirements.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Hoping to attend one of the five US military service academies for your undergraduate education? If so, you’re probably aware of the incredible benefits: Tuition-free education, including room and board, textbooks, and uniforms An opportunity to join an environment of like-minded, ambitious students Access to a strong alumni network with leaders in various fields Top academic programs in the humanities and sciences Rigorous leadership and fitness training A guaranteed military job after graduati

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Yale University home of gothic architecture, secret societies , and, apparently, a conveyor belt for global icons. From politicians whove ruled nations to actors whove ruled red carpets, Yales famous alumni list reads like the guest list for the most exclusive dinner party youll never get invited to. But what makes Yale such a magnet for greatness? Maybe its the rigorous academics.

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HelloCollege

DECEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re considering one-on-one academic tutoring , you’ve probably asked yourself: does tutoring really improve academic performance? Is it worth the investment ? Are there more effective ways to improve academic skills ? Fortunately, researchers have been studying this question for years, and the results are definitive: one-on-one tutoring is an exceptionally effective method for boosting academic performance.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Parenting a college student is always a balance between wanting to support and help them and nurturing their independence. When they come home for the holidays it can be tough to manage that balance and figure out the right things to say. Say THIS instead of THAT when your teen comes home from college. (@SmitBruins via Twenty20) Say this, not that, to your college student Don’t say: “You’re not spending enough time with the family while you are back.

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Enrollment Catalyst

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Every year, I conduct hundreds of focus group meetings with parents in schools. Parents emphasize the importance of online reviews when considering a school. These authentic accounts from current and former parents provide invaluable insights for prospective families. Online reviews are not just a passive part of your schools online presence; they are a strategic asset.

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The College Pod

JUNE 1, 2024

Understanding how to get college financial aid can be confusing, especially for parents. The US Department of Education revamped the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic school year to make this process less painful. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now shorter than its predecessor, is a key part of getting money to help pay for your child's college education.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Reading Time: 8 minutes Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for improving your schools online visibility, ensuring that when local families search for educational options, your school is among the first they see. SEO helps your website rank higher in search engine results, making prospective parents more likely to find you before other schools in your area.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Danielle Foote, to the blog. Welcome, Danielle! In the college application process, there are a lot of pieces you will likely start and finish within your senior year—writing essays, gathering documents, synthesizing your resume of activities—these are just a few. However, one foundational piece of your college application is a series of decisions and culmination of day-to-day work over several years… your course rigor.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How Elmira College Enrolled Their Best Class in 10 Years Despite FAFSA Fiascos and Campus Silos Dennis Kelly, Elmira College Dennis Kelly has seen a lot in his 30 years in higher education. He had success at multiple institutions—Cheyney University, Notre Dame University of Maryland, Cabrini University, Georgian Court, Marywood University, and Wilmington College.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2024, applications to MBA programs have skyrocketed , reaching levels not seen in over a decade. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), MBA applications rose 12% overall, with full-time, in-person programs seeing a 32% surge. Prestigious business schools like Harvard , Wharton , and Kellogg have reported double-digit increases in applications, driven largely by domestic candidates.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” Generally speaking, we tell all our students, regardless of their family financial position, to apply for financial aid as there is very little downside and considerable upside potential.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has built a reputation as one of the toughest schools to get into. With its top-tier programs and global prestige, it pulls in thousands of ambitious, high-achieving students every year. For the Class of 2028, the UPenn acceptance rate dropped to a record-low 5.4%. If UPenn is on your radar, understanding the acceptance rate is key.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What Are the University of Florida Supplemental Essay Prompts? How to Write Each Supplemental Essay Prompt for the University of Florida How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #1 How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #2 How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #3 How to Write UF Supplemental Essay Prompt #4 UF Honors Program Founded in 1853, the University of Florida (UF) is consistently regarded as one of the top public universities in the nation

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Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The eagle has landed as my youngest child has submitted her final college application. After six months that featured me begging her to work on the common app before school started (didnt happen), proofreading her applications, pleading that she not wait until the last hour of deadline day to hit submit (guess what happened) , inquiring about which schools deadline was next as a subtle means of reminding her to keep tabs on it all, its over.

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The Enrollment Marketer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

I’m not here to tell you that you need a CMS, CRM, email automation, and a data analytics tool. These are part of your school’s larger marketing tech stack and are the very basic components to both higher education marketing and data-backed decisions. We could write an entire blog post dedicated to the best CMSs or CRMs for higher ed (and we have — comparing one enrollment marketing platform to another), but instead, my goal is to suggest supplemental tools for your digital marketing toolkit.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. When you log into your status page, you will see a View Update link under the Status Update, and that is where you will see your decision. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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The College Pod

MAY 4, 2024

As a parent of a high school student, you may have heard the term "cost of attendance" thrown around when talking about college. But what exactly is the cost of attendance, and why is it important for you to understand? Understanding key terms like "cost of attendance" will allow you to understand how colleges award financial aid. As a result, you might be able to better position yourself to get more financial aid.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes For school administrators and marketers, the decision to integrate new communication tools is often met with the challenge of identifying which platform can better serve their specific needs. Regarding messaging apps, WeChat and WhatsApp are two powerful contenders that have proven effective for educational marketing, but which one is right for your school audience?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. Welcome, Ashley! I used to think a lot of things in life were pretty clear-cut. I was very confident washing your hands was clear-cut until four years ago when I learned I was doing it wrong (rest assured, dear reader, I now take my time to sing “Happy Birthday” twice while I scrub).

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Degree program pages are the heart and soul of almost any college or university website. They are the pages prospective students use most frequently to explore opportunities and compare offerings. They also tend to offer the greatest opportunities for competitive differentiation and lead generation. Why focus on degree program pages for search optimization?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications. For Texass flagship public university, applications from in-state residents increased by 12%, while out-of-state applications soared by 48%.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One of the most-asked questions we receive from families is some version of this: “What do colleges look for these days in a student?” Although anecdotes can help, sometimes the data can tell the story for you. Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to Harvard might feel like a lot, but knowing what admissions officers actually want can make things much simpler. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? The answer includes strong academics, compelling extracurriculars, and an authentic story that showcases your unique strengths. Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While the internet makes it seem like the world is at our fingertips, sometimes you just can’t replace actually experiencing something first hand. Looking at pictures of the ocean isn’t the same as dipping your toes in it. Watching a video about the symphony isn’t the same as seeing and hearing an orchestra up close as they produce a beautiful piece of music.

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Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Dear Kids, Okay, for starters and the record: this promise is a re-gift. This is an example of doing unto others what was done unto you. Specifically, your wonderful grandparents, did this to your dad and me. Im trying to repay them forward, not take some jab and get back at them. Theyve made the holidays easy for our family; the best way I know to thank them is to commit to following their lead.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

At this time of year, social media overflows with posts of X kid with XY stats who did not get into Z college. Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. Harvard’s acceptance rate last year was 3%, and more colleges than ever before have acceptance rates that are in the single digits.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Breaking Down the Score Report Like the SAT, the PSAT has two sections: Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math. The PSAT is scored out of 1520 (while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600). The PSAT report provides percentiles for each section, which allows students and parents to understand where a student is scoring versus the national average. On their PSAT score report, juniors receive a Selection Index score that is used to determine their qualification for National Merit Scholarship eligibil

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The College Pod

MARCH 23, 2024

Choosing an affordable college is a crucial decision that can impact your financial future. As the National College Decision Day (usually May 1), the pressure mounts. It’s essential to consider not just the prestige of the school, but also the financial implications. Remember, the excitement of acceptance letters should not overshadow the reality of tuition bills.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes Instagram has become one of the most powerful tools for schools to connect with students, parents, and alumni. It’s a platform full of potential to show off your school’s culture, achievements, and community in a highly visual and engaging way. However, your school will have to contend with a variety of challenges to stand out from the crowd.

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The College Curators

JULY 30, 2024

As we move further away from the height of the pandemic, the admissions landscape is changing and many schools are reevaluating their testing policies. Harvard follows other Ivy League schools.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal. But amidst the noise of online content and digital campaigns, it’s the human touch that truly resonates with prospective students and their families. New data from the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the enduring power of in-person experiences, personalized interactions, and trusted guidance in shaping college decisions.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th. For others, the next big application deadline comes on December 2nd , when all applications to the University of California are due.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For many students, the goal of college admissions is to gain entrance into the Ivy League – a group of eight universities that many believe are the most prestigious institutions in the United States. While there are many other schools alongside the Ivy League (like Stanford, MIT, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Caltech, Duke, etc.) that fill… The post Ivy League Acceptance Rates Explained – How Competitive Are They?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions. When it comes to getting into an Ivy League school, the game is all about showing that extra spark.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

So how exactly do you get a full-ride scholarship? Do you have to be a star athlete, or a straight-A student, or maybe the president of every extracurricular club? What if you come from a regular background with no mind-blowing achievements? If youve been asking yourself these things, youre definitely not alone. Most students want to go to college while going into as little debt as possible.

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